UPSC Recruitment 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification at upsc.gov.in for recruitment to the Post of Combined Defence Services Examination in All India. Interested candidates can Apply Online on or before 30-Dec-2025
UPSC Vacancy Details December 2025
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Details | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 845 |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 – 2,25,000/- Per Month |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Recruitment required eligibility details
UPSC Vacancy & Qualification Details
| Course Name | No of Posts | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy | 100 | Degree, BE/B.Tech |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 | |
| Air Force Academy | 32 | |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | 275 | |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | 18 | |
| National Defence Academy (Army) |
208 | 10th, 12th |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) |
42 | |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) |
120 | |
| Naval Academy | 24 | 12th |
UPSC Rank Wise Salary Details
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Lieutenant | Rs. 56,100 -1,77,500/- |
| Captain | Rs. 61,300- 1,93,900/- |
| Major | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | Rs. 1,30,600-2,15,900/- |
| Brigadier | Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600/- |
| Major General | Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
| COAS | |
| Lt to Maj | Rs. 56,100 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lt Col to Maj Gen | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,18,200/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG Scale) | Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale) | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
UPSC Age Limit Details
- Age Limit: As per the Union Public Service Commission Recruitment Notification, the candidate should have a minimum age of 20 years and a maximum of 24 years .
| Course Name | Age Limit (Years) |
| Indian Military Academy | 20-24 |
| Indian Naval Academy | |
| Air Force Academy | |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | |
| National Defence Academy (Army) |
As Per Norms |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) |
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| National Defence Academy (Air Force) |
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| Naval Academy |
Application Fee:
For Combined Defence Services Examination
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Medical Examination
- SSB Interview
How to apply for UPSC Recruitment (Combined Defence Services Examination) Jobs
Eligible candidates can apply Online at UPSC official website upsc.gov.in, Starts from 10-12-2025 to 30-Dec-2025
Steps to Apply for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Jobs 2025
- Candidates should apply online only through UPSC official website upsc.gov.in
- Before applying, the candidates should keep a scanned image of their Documents.
- Candidate should have a valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number is mandatory for registration and email ID and the given mobile number should be kept active. Union Public Service Commission will send intimation regarding certificate verification and other important updates
- Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name of the Candidate, Post Applied, Date of birth, Address, Email ID, etc. will be considered as final. Candidates are requested to fill in the UPSC online application form with the utmost care, as most of them likely no correspondence regarding change of details will be entertained.
- Application fees can be done through either online mode or offline mode. (If Applicable).
- At last, Click on submit the application form, After submitting the application, candidates can save/ print their application number for further Reference.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 10-12-2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30-Dec-2025
UPSC Notification Important Links
- Official Notification pdf: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in